Project Manager – Global Learning Design and Development

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

General Motors is dedicated to creating exceptional learning programs that enhance the technical, professional, and leadership skills of our workforce. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the production of all new, high-impact learning programs from inception to delivery. Working closely with instructional designers, vendors, subject matter experts, learning program managers, and coordinators to accomplish our goals and take our learning programs to the next level.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the production process of new learning interventions (i.e., digital and classroom assets) from concept, design, to development
• Lead, plan, and implement initiatives in partnership with instructional designers, program managers, and learning design vendors
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and release schedules for each initiative, including timelines, dependencies, key partners, and risks
• Ensure all requirement gathering activities have been appropriately completed in order for the design process to begin
• Manage working group meetings with key stakeholders, instructional designers and vendors if applicable
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed upon acceptance criteria and design constraints
• Promote effective communication within working group, provide effective status updates to key stakeholders, and celebrate wins
• Identify risks and issues and help triage and determine best solutions for resolution
• Ensure quality control throughout the project life cycle
• Gather feedback and propose process improvements
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines and budgets
• Support the team’s yearly roadmap, production budget, and vendor relationships

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities - Required Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Must have 4+ years project management experience
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience managing the development of sophisticated learning interventions with multiple partners across a variety of modalities (e.g., video, eLearning, classroom, nudges, simulations, games, etc.)
• Ability to manage aggressive timelines for multiple deliverables, with accuracy, and attention to detail
• Self-motivation and passion to develop others, encourage standard methodologies, and constantly improve processes
• Thrive in ambiguity, crafting simplicity and order
• Must demonstrate exceptional organization skills with strong ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong consulting and relationship building skills; ability to work in a collaborative and team-centric culture and influence others without authority
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to establish trust and credibility 

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge:

• Advanced degree and/or professional certifications in Project Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, and/or a related field
• Experience with SAM or other Agile methodologies
• 3+ years of experience in learning and development or creative studio
• Experience leading design meetings with subject matter experts and educating stakeholders on adult learning principles and debunking learning myths and misconceptions
• Automotive industry experience

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*This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 

Compensation:  

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is $68,900 to $122,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. 

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​